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Synonyms & Similar Words
charity
kindness
liberality
magnanimity
benevolence
openhandedness
largesse
munificence
beneficence
altruism
philanthropy
humanitarianism
bigheartedness
generosity of spirit
cordiality
hospitality
warmth
goodwill
givingness
unselfishness
selflessness
disinterest
public spiritedness
nobleness
loftiness
highmindedness
bountifulness
abundantness
plentifulness
profuseness
Meaning of Generosity
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, generosity refers to the quality of being generous, characterized by a willingness to give freely of one's time, money, or resources to others.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines generosity as the quality or fact of being generous, including liberality in giving or willingness to give.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines generosity as the quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or effort to help others.
Example Uses
- The billionaire's generosity in donating to charitable causes has inspired many others to follow in his footsteps.
- Her generosity of spirit and kindness towards her colleagues made her a beloved member of the team.
- The city's generosity in providing assistance to refugees has been widely praised by international organizations.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stinginess
meanness
miserliness
parsimony
thriftiness
frugality
closefistedness
niggardliness
selfishness
self-centeredness
egotism
greed
avarice
covetousness
penuriousness
cheeseparing
tightfistedness
ungenerousness
illiberality
narrowness
pettiness
smallness